Writing Coach

Hire a Writing Coach

Every person who has achieved success has done so by enlisting the help of others.

Some of us studied writing at university and were guided by knowledgeable, professional instructors. Others are self-taught, and they too relied on help from the pros. They studied works by successful authors and absorbed books and other resources on the craft of writing.

We all need a little help crossing the finish line. If you can’t attend classes and workshops because they don’t fit your schedule or budget or if you have exhausted your self-help-for-writers resources, then hiring a writing coach may be a smart option.

What a Writing Coach Does

A writing coach does not stand on the sidelines, holding a stopwatch while counting your laps. A writing coach gets in there and runs laps with you.

Your coach should be able to relate to your struggles, but also should be able to offer solutions to help you overcome your challenges. A good writing coach will hold you accountable and firmly, but gently, encourage you to stick to your goals and make sure you complete your projects.

Finally, a writing coach is more than a productivity expert. A writing coach knows good writing, and will work with you to make sure your writing is the best it can be.

Do You Need a Writing Coach?

Before you hire a writing coach, ask yourself the following questions:

• Do I have writing goals that I am consistently NOT achieving?
• Do I regularly drop the ball on my writing projects?
• Do I need to work on improving my grammar, spelling, or punctuation?
• Do I need to develop a stronger voice, more realistic characters, or better plots?
• Could I benefit by enlisting the help of a writing coach who will provide thoughtful, honest, and constructive feedback?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then a writing coach just might knock the wind back into your sails.

Luckily, I know a someone who can help you.

Your Writing Coach

You don’t have to read Writing Forward for very long before you realize how passionate I am about helping other writers. Sure, I do my own writing and I work as a full time, freelance copywriter, but I actually get the biggest thrill when I know an article I’ve written genuinely helped someone with their writing.

I love to write and I’m good at it. Plus, I love to help people, especially writers. Being a writing coach only makes sense. As your writing coach, I will help you:

• Identify and prioritize your creative writing goals
• Stay focused on your objectives and projects
• Set and reach weekly writing goals
• Overcome challenges that interfere with your writing progress
• Improve your writing through thoughtful and insightful critiques

The result? You reach your goals, become a better writer, and produce polished work that is suitable for submission to agents and publishers.

The writing coach program is ideal for fiction writers, essayists, nonfiction authors, and bloggers.

How It Works

During the first week of the coaching program, you will define and prioritize your writing objectives. This will help us set weekly goals that you’ll work toward. Each week, you’ll send an update explaining what progress you’ve made and what obstacles are getting in your way. You’ll also get to send written material from your projects, which will be professionally reviewed.

Each week, you’ll receive an edited copy of your writing project, which includes revisions for context as well as proofreading for grammar, spelling, and punctuation. You’ll also get a written critique that contains detailed feedback on your writing. Is it mechanically sound? Does the text flow smoothly? Are the best word choices being made, and is the sentence structure coherent? What actions can you take to improve the piece?

You’ll also receive personalized guidance to help you reach your goals and become a better writer, including recommendations for books, magazines, websites, podcasts, and other writing resources that are chosen especially for your style, goals, and skill level.

I will support you by providing encouragement when you make progress toward your goals and will offer tips and advice on how to overcome challenges that are interfering with your writing projects.

Through the writing coach program, you’ll receive one-on-one support and guidance that will help you reach your goals and become a better writer.

Rates

The writing coach program is $275 per month for one and half  to two hours of coaching each week. This includes:

• Weekly feedback addressing your progress and challenges
• Marked-up copy of your weekly piece of writing, fully edited and proofread
• Written critique on your weekly piece of writing

As a writing coach client, you will automatically receive a 10% discount on proofreading and editing services, as well as a 10% discount on any additional critiques.

How to Get Started

To get started, simply contact me and tell me about your writing. Let me know what you write (fiction, poetry, nonfiction) and what you’d like to accomplish through the writing coach program. There’s no obligation until you decide to sign up. Openings in the program are limited.

I look forward to hearing from you. Keep on writing!